1 oz. of laudanum, and 2 ozs. of sweet spirits of nitre. Mix in a
pint of gruel, and drench him with it.


338. GARGLING OIL

Take of tanner's oil 1 quart, oil of vitriol 2 oz., spirits of
turpentine 1 oz. Mix all together, leave the bottles open till it
stops working, then it is ready for use.


339. MERCHANT'S GARGLING OIL

Take of linseed oil 2-1/2 galls., spirits of turpentine 2-1/2
galls., western petroleum 1 gall., liquor potass 8 oz., sap green
1 oz., mix all together, and it is ready for use.


340. PURGING BALLS

Take of aloes, 3 oz.; anise seed, 3 oz.; pulverise and mix with
castile soap. This makes one ball for a horse.


341. URINE BALLS

Take of white resin, 1/2 lb.; castile soap, 1/2 lb.; venice
turpentine, 1/2 pint; mix well together; make the balls the size of
butternuts. Give the horse three the first day, two the second day,
and one the third day.